Black-owned Businesses in Pittsburgh

• 1:11 Juice Bar: Black and minority women-owned small business with locations in Southside Works and One Oxford Center, offering nearly 40 flavors of organic and cold-presses juices and juice shots.
• 24 Carrot Juice: Enjoy 100% natural, cold-pressed juices and smoothies, plus delicious small bites, on Penn Ave. in Bloomfield.
• 703 Social Club: 30+ club offering great drinks in a relaxed atmosphere for members.
• Art and Soul Café: Soulful southern style cooking, local art on display and an event space for live music, comedians and more.
• Blowfish BBQ: Based in a food truck, Blowfish BBQ features low and slow wood fired, Pittsburgh-style BBQ.
• Burghs Bagels: Enjoy New York bagels made with all natural ingredients best enjoyed with a Pittsburgh view.
• Café NikkiP: A catering company dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Specializing in breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, Nicole’s unique approach transforms every meal into a work of art, where taste meets creativity.
• Café on the Corner: (Takeout and delivery): Café on the Corner is a community hub for events, commerce, conversation and cuisine – and features daily specials online.
• CARES CommuniTEA Cafe: Located in the Hill District, CARES CommuniTEA Cafe is a social enterprise initiative to provide entrepreneurship and workforce experience to youth and young adults while also creating a hub for community networking and information sharing. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, cold and hot drinks, candy and cakes.
• Carmi Soul Food: Named a top soul food restaurant in Pittsburgh, Carmi’s specializes in traditional African American Soul Food, Southern Fare and Cocktails.
• CobblerWorld: Serving delicious cobblers and amazing desserts, CobblerWorld now offers pick-up, delivery and shipping options.

• Dana's Bakery: Located in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood, Dana’s Bakery is serving the sweetest of treats with more than 30 years of experience.
  
• Dirty Birds Chicken LLC: Located in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood, Dirty Birds Chicken serving specialty waffles and wings. Catering options are also available. For ordering information, send a message on Instagram or email dirtybirdschicken@gmail.com.
• Everyday Café: Everyday Café is Homewood’s hub for innovation and inspiration, with a menu featuring hand-crafted beverages, sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries.
• Echt: Mount Oliver-based coffee house and micro-roastery offering bistro-style breakfast and lunch.
• Fireside Caribbean Restaurant: Serving generous portions of Caribbean food, Fireside Caribbean has pick-up and delivery options available.
• Flavors Famous Street Food: Located in Marshall-Shadeland, Flavors serves Chicago-style BBQ, flavored wings, jumbo gyros and more.
• Fresh Nutrition: Penn Hills-based smoothie and juice bar specializing in protein drinks and coffee and energizing drinks for you and the family.
• Frolic & Sip: Pittsburgh's first luxury beverage trailer features handcrafted cocktails, non-alcoholic delights and your favorite taps.
• Fry Bar LLC: Fry Bar brings fresh quality farm-to-table food to consumers in McKeesport; producing a menu that contains foods that emphasize quality over convenience.
• Fudge Farm: With multiple locations in Pittsburgh, Fudge Farm is a gourmet fudge, chocolate and ice cream shop specializing in the Ultimate Milkshake Mania.
• Gabriella’s Restaurant: Located in the South Side, Gabriella’s is known for its delicious breakfast and lunch options.
• Gibson's Takeout and Catering: Family-owned Black business based in Penn Hills which has been in business for 17 years and specializes in home cooking like your grandma used to make.
• Grandma B’s: Serving diner fare, Grandma B’s is a lunch counter located in the Hill District.
• Happy Day Dessert Factory: The North Side’s Happy Day Dessert Factory serves fresh made cones, cookies, cakes and shakes daily.
• Hazelwood Cafe: Opened in 2022, this vibrant cafe serves up single-origin African coffee, pastries and an outstanding lunch menu of soups and sandwiches.
• House of Soul Catering, LLC.: House of Soul Catering, LLC., is located in Munhall and features an extensive soul food menu with platters, wings and sides.
• Hysyde Lounge: Bar with a great Sunday brunch plus DJs on select nights, chill vibes and good food in the Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.
• I Scream Shop: Gourmet ice cream shop with various flavors, cakes, cookies, and plenty of sweet treats to enjoy in Forest Hills.
• Ida's Sandwich Shop: Fresh quality ingredients lead to superb sandwiches at this Observatory Hill neighborhood stop in the Northside.
• IEatClean Meal Prep: Quality, nutritious food that tastes great every time you order. Let them do the meal prep for you!
• Island Spice: Serving authentic, Caribbean cuisine, Island Spice is located in Carnegie.
• Kevin’s Deli: Kevin’s Deli serves breakfast and lunch in Oakland’s Webster Hall.
• Kilimanjaro Flavour: Twisted to fit every occasion, Kilimanjaro Flavour is a food truck serving unique Tanzanian dishes.
• L & L Cakepops: Custom cakes and other sweet treats. Inquiries at LandLCakepops@gmail.com
• Leon’s Caribbean Restaurant: Located in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood, Leon’s serves authentic Jamaican cuisine for lunch and dinner.
• Live Fresh Cold Pressed Juice + Smoothie Bar: Delivering a nutritional and satisfying experience, Live Fresh serves 100% natural and fresh Cold Pressed juices and smoothies.
• The Lunch Box: Located inside Allegheny Health Network's Orthopedic Institute, The Lunch Box offers daily health meal specials.

• Michael's Manna: Foodservice company offering catering, private chef services, chef consulting, opening chef services and product sales. Helmed by Pittsburgh native and chef Michael L. Pattillo.
• MadDez Sweetz: A delightfully distinctive bakery offering a wide assortment baked goods including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and diabetic options.
• Momma Gayles Soulfood Cafe: Mt. Oliver hotspot known for their amazing greens, catfish, mac'n cheese and other soul food favorites.
• Momma-licious Food Truck & Catering: This Pittsburgh-based food truck cooks up delicious food and desserts, specializing in seafood.
• Mon Valley Kitchen: Located in West Mifflin, Mon Valley Kitchen offers breakfast, dinner and catering options.
• Moodz Co.: Plant-based café and juice bar in the South Side.
• MyTáque: MyTáque offers in-home, luxury dining services to make event-planning easy with catering and personal chef services.
• NaKa EndZone BBQ: Crafton’s NaKa EndZone BBQ signature dish is BBQ that is falling off the bone.
• Noire Expedition: Distillery that focuses on telling the stories of the owner's ancestors through gin and other spirits.
• Pair: Plan your event with Pair, specializing in elegant catering designed to transform even the simplest of occasion into a memorable moment. Impress your guests with an experience that will linger after your event.
• Pauline’s Caribbean Soul Cuisine: Located on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, this family-owned restaurant serves traditional Caribbean cuisines.
• Pure Grub: Serving gluten- and dairy-free foods, Pure Grub specializes in using organic or naturally grown ingredients.
• Q&M’s Fish, Chik & Ribs: Offering dine-in, takeout and catering options, Plum’s Q&M’s restaurant features brisket and pulled pork.
• Quik-It Chicken: Specializing in fried chicken, this North Side staple has been locally owned and operated since 1984.
• Rocks Landing Sports Bar & Grille: Come in to watch your favorite game while drinking your favorite drink at The Rocks with both indoor and outdoor bar and dining available.
• Roux Orleans: A catering company bringing authentic New Orleans cuisine to Pittsburgh.
• Royal Caribbean Takeout: Delivering authentic Caribbean flavor, this Wilkinsburg restaurant includes appetizers, salads and entrees.
• ShadoBeni: Available at the East Liberty Farmers Market, ShadoBeni features Trinidadian Vegan Cuisine, including a homemade pepper sauce.
• Showcase BBQ: Serving irresistible ribs and chicken BBQ, Showcase BBQ is located in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood.
• Soul Food Connection: Serving up soul food in Wilkinsburg, this restaurant is best known for “from-scratch” items like fried fish and chicken, as well as green beans.

• St. Clair Social: Friendly neighborhood bar with a fantastic food menu and doubling as a great event space.
• Steel City Sports Bar & Grille: New Castle hidden gem to watch the big game, enjoy delicious food and see local sports memorabilia adorning the walls.
• Sweet Little Eats: Delicious, innovative desserts including cookies, cupcakes, cheesecake bars, cakes and more perfect for your next catered event.
• Tana Ethiopian Cuisine: Located in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood, Tana’s features authentic meat entrees, sides and platters.
• The Dream BBQ: This Homewood staple features BBQ ribs and chicken.
• The Genuine Pub: Offering daily food and drink specials, The Genuine Pub in Penn Hills also features special events regularly.
• The Spot Etc.: Known for its Bacon Cheeseburger, Philly Chicken Hoagie and Steak Salad, The Spot Etc. is located in Penn Hills and available for online orders.
• TLC Libations: Black woman founded and owned distillery selling cocktails by the keg and bottle. Oasis Taproom also available by appointment.
• Veggies N’At: Veggies N’At has prepared vegan meals and catering and is available for pick-up and events.
• Vibe Bellevue: Vibe Bellevue is a fun and positive energy bar serving healthy smoothies, protein coffees, energizing teas and more.
• Vickey’s Soul Grill Takeout & Catering: Specializing in soul food, vegetarian and vegan cuisine, Vickey’s Soul Grill is a fast-food and catering provider located in McKeesport.
• Walter’s Southern Kitchen: Located in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, Walter’s is a Texas-style BBQ and Southern Comfort Food restaurant, and also features a brunch menu on the weekends.
• Wild Rise Bakery: Available for online orders, Wild Rise Bakery features baked goods with locally sourced gluten-free grains.
• Wilson's Bar-B-Q: Pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken and tons of tasty sides at this newly reopened BBQ fave.
• Wings And A Prayer: Featuring homestyle cooking and comfort food, Shadyside’s Wings And A Prayer specializes in collard greens, fresh cut yams, baked mac and cheese and more.
• Young Brothers Bar: Located in Mashall-Shadeland, this bar is open seven days a week and serves as a hub for community events and family gatherings.

• /blis/23 Candle Co: 100% soy wax candles handcrafted in Pittsburgh, PA.
• 360 Café LLC: This online boutique is an alternative and spiritual business, providing affordable holistic health and wellness care.
• A&D Royal Ink: Custom t-shirts, tumblers, candles, hats, totes and more.
• Angels Accessories: Family-owned online business selling trendy and fashionable accessories internationally.
• Argyle Studio: A former Yoga site in Oakland turned into a retail incubator for small businesses recovering from circumstances caused by the pandemic.
• Arts & Crafts: Botanica & Occult Shop: Founded in 2016, and voted #1 psychics and tarot readers by the Pittsburgh City Paper's Readers' Poll in 2022. Embraces spirituality as a powerful tool for liberation and advocate for deep connections with plants and animals as essential guides and allies on the path to healing and self-discovery.
• Authentically African by Moa: Offers imported, handmade West African fashion and accessories, as well as traditional arts and crafts in tropical woods, metals and recycled materials, from statuary to toys on Butler St.
• BlakbirdJewelry: An online shop featuring hand cut metal jewelry.
• Blk Girl Thrift: Vintage finds from around the Burgh in an online store.
• Char Le' May Mobile Boutique: This mobile fashion boutique brings their fashionable, trendy looks to you and are also available for parties!
• Chelsea Rae Salon: Multicultural hair salon with a wide range of styling services and products, run by a South Side native.
• Clean & Classy Candle Co.: 100% soy candles with a cotton wick that smells absolutely amazing when they're burning.
• Cloud 33 Premium Cigar Lounge: Enjoy premium cigars and exclusive experiences in this sophisticated Penn Hills shop built for the true cigar aficionado.
• CC Xpressions: Specializing in accessories, ranging from extensions, hair accessories, jewelry and makeup, this online boutique’s mission is to inspire women to love and be comfortable in their own skin.
• Curated Flame: Art and community based shop in Millvale with locally blown glass as well as jewelry, apparel and more.
• Elated Culture: Elated Culture’s apparel focus is to tell the story of culture through fashion.
• Emmanuelle Ceramics: Handmade functional ceramic dinnerware and home wares using hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramic techniques.
• Immaculée by Annette Hair Co.: You can count on Immaculée by Annette Hair Co. to provide you with well-made 100% human hair extensions with comprehensive guidance to find you the perfect fit.
• Kin of Duncan: Founded by a 13-year-old, Kin of Duncan specializes in t-shirts for kids and fur kids.
• Kiya Tomlin Fashion: With all products cut and sewn in a Pittsburgh workshop, Kiya’s mission is to design clothes to simplify life, not style.
• Knotzland: Established in 2014 and specializing in custom bowties, Knotzland recycles textile discards and reuses them to create a stylish accessory – a bowtie.
• Jojo Shoes: Located in Sewickley, Jojo Shoes are extremely stylish and comfortable shoes designed with all types of women in mind.
• Jones Printing: One Stop Print Shop for business and personal printing needs, such as, business cards, signage, promotional items and much more.
• Levi's Kozy Korner: Offering warm and "Kozy" products, Levi's Kozy Korner creates and sells handmade custom chunky knit throws and pillows.
• Lipstyck Lab: Custom cosmetics are the new in fashion. Create your own custom colors with owner Jae' or shop Lipstyck Lab's lipsticks, lipgloss and other products.
• Mock & Co.: Unique and personalized jewelry tailored to your style and taste.
• Noblemen Cigar Lounge: This classy club for the 30+ crowd features premium drinks and cigars with themed events from Motivational Mondays to NFL Sundays for every day of the week.
• Oakland Fashion Optical: Providing independent quality eyewear since 1984.
• Rooted Hair Studio: Cuts, colors, styles and hair braiding for diverse communities to be confident and proactive in their hair journey.
• Senseless: A vintage clothing and sneakers store near the border of Bloomfield and Garfield. It provides a different approach to what fashion is, by the meticulous curation to many different styles.
• Soapy Solutions: As a family-owned business, Soapy Soulutions is committed to providing customers with high-quality, natural skincare solutions that promote healthy skin.
• Styling By Chi: Fashion stylist who creates outfits and fashion imagery for clients and magazines.
• S. Moye’ Fashion: Celebrating women by creating ready-to-wear fashion, S. Moye’ designs are infused with elegance and a touch of edginess.
• Third Day Soaps Garden Wellness: Pittsburgh manufacturer of plant-based skin and body care products including therapeutic herbal bath and body products, soaps, lotions, creams, body scrubs, facial products and more.
• The Tiny Bookstore: Pittsburgh's smallest independent bookstore featuring new and bargain books, gifts, toys and collectibles.
• UDIGG: Urban clothing brand based in Pittsburgh with universal, positive styles.
• Ujamaa Collective: Fair trade artisans’ boutique featuring handmade merchandise from Africana/Black artists and makers, located in the Historic Hill District.
• WaySlay: A beauty supply delivery service providing items right to your door in as little as 20 minutes.

• Alpha Wax Loft: Unwind and recharge with the experts at Alpha Wax Loft & Esthetics Spa where you can rejuvenate your skin, ease tension and detoxify your system.
• American CPR Connection: Authorized training site for the American Heart Association in CPR/AED/First Aid, basic life support, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support for virtual, blended and in-person classes.
• The BHive Beauty Supply: A new installation in Pittsburgh's beauty supply market. The store is located at 2201 Ardmore Boulevard.
• BFIIT: A unique fusion of boxing, fitness, intensity and interval training to hit all of our personal and fitness goals.
• Black Dreams Escape: A radical therapeutic practice that centers Black and Indigenous rest as a primary component of holistic mental health.
• CPR Flow: Offers training and certification through the American Heart Association that offers blended and virtual classes for CPR/AED/First Aid, basic life support, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advance life support.
• DB Fitness: This personal trainer offers online and in-person training.
• Dreamz Hair Salon: Dreamz works diligently to provide quality hair, and barbering services within our community and our region.
• Ekstasis Movement Studio: A sanctuary for self-evaluation through consistent movement, strength building and cultivating an unbreakable mindset.
• Eye Kandiee Artistry: The place to go to look well, feel well, and be well, Eye Kandiee Artistry offers waxing, skincare, eyebrow and eyelash services.
• Fillir: Specializing in Botox, lip filler, facial filler, RF Microneedling, facials & laser hair removal with locations in Lawrenceville & South Hills.
• FreshFace Skincare Boutique: Multi-cultural esthetician offering skincare, dermaplane, nano-fusion, peels and full body waxing services.
• Honey on Top Nail Studio: Private nail suite serving luxury and professionalism with each visit.
• Motherhood Redefined: Mental health platform aiming to de-stigmatize therapy and help moms of color with responsive, culturally affirming services.
• Naptural Beauty Supply: Beauty supply store specializing in natural hair care and protective hair styling services.
• No Limits Martial Arts: Located in Bethel Park, this martial arts studio aims to help every age become the best version of themselves.
• Panthro Fitness: A fitness facility concentrating on changing lives through fitness, nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle.
• Peachy's Therapeutic Massage: Offering Therapeutic Massages for relaxation and pain, Peachy's services include Hot Stones, Cupping and Aromatherapy with a specialty in Trigger Point Therapy Release. Their second location is now open in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood.
• Plants for Skin: Plant-based, naturally made skincare and haircare products complete with DIY workshops and refills for all of your favorite items in this Lawrenceville shop.
• Quick Drip IV: Located in the South Side, Quick Drip IV is a hydration therapy lounge that helps you recover fast and boost energy by distributing vital fluids and nutrients throughout the body.
• Royally Fit: Royally Fit is a holistic health and wellness brand providing solution-based products and mobile community wellness programming. The organization advocates being fit in every aspect of wellness and does so by facilitating education, resources and equitable access to health and wellness tools.
• Royalties Beauty Spa: Eyelash extensions, lash lifts and tints, brow shaping and tinting, facials and full body waxing.
• SKIN by Stephanie: Skin by Stephanie is a paramedical skin revision clinic that offers several facial and skin irregularities treatments.
• Studio B: A local salon looking to give you your fresh new cut, whether that be something bold and new or a subtle refresh.
• The SMG Lady Sea Moss Gel: An all natural supplement that is loaded with vitamins, minerals and nutrients to restore your body and revitalize your health and wellness.
• Total Peace and Wellness: Located in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, Total Peace and Wellness is a CBD store selling quality full spectrum hemp products.
• Transitional Characters: Black women-owned therapy practice offering individual, couples, group and child therapy as well as Ketamine-assisted Therapy located in Shadyside.
• Yoga Motif: A creative wellness practice that uses yoga and art making to inspire healing.
• Zakat Fragrances: Luxury fragrance body oils, all-natural body butters, scented lotions, hair oil, and wax melts. Body Butters and Lotions are fresh and made to order.

Our hope is to make this an all-encompassing list for our visitors. If you know of a business we should add, please let us know.